Splitting the tab: Sharing space makes work easier for entrepreneurs in Lagos Published by Kate Douglas on 25 April 2014 “Co-working spaces are a breeding ground for innovation,” says CapitalSquare founder.
Africa’s richest man makes Time’s 100 Most Influential People list Published by Kate Douglas on 24 April 2014 Nigerian Aliko Dangote praised for his contribution to business and healthcare.
The consequences of Nigeria’s GDP rebasing Published by Oliver Masetti on 24 April 2014 Although Nigeria now exceeds South Africa in economic size, it still has a long way to go to reach a similar level of development.
BRICs economist Jim O’Neill invests in Nigerian mobile payments company Published by Jaco Maritz on 23 April 2014 O’Neill backs Paga as “the number one way to pay and get paid in Nigeria”.
Social media in Nigeria – mobile chat dominates Published by Kate Douglas on 23 April 2014 A recent report highlights social media trends in Africa’s biggest economy.
Potato chip manufacturer talks about getting Nigerians to buy local Published by Kate Douglas on 22 April 2014 “We as Nigerians always believe that foreign brands are better than locally made brands… which poses a challenge to us.”
Yes, Nigeria is Africa’s biggest economy, but don’t expect a quick buck Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 April 2014 Investors interested in Nigeria should be prepared, and be in it for the long term.
From New York to Lagos: The inspiration behind a new taxi app in Nigeria Published by Kate Douglas on 16 April 2014 The Easy Taxi Nigeria app links customers with reputable drivers in Lagos and Abuja.
Why a former doctor decided to start an online supermarket in Nigeria Published by Kate Douglas on 15 April 2014 “Gloo.ng is an outpouring of affection to my wife, and by extension, to all our target users,” says founder.
Using the high-end health market for regional integration in Africa Published by Seye Abimbola on 15 April 2014 Increasingly more tourists are visiting African countries to receive healthcare.
Gossy Ukanwoke – Nigeria’s online university pioneer Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 April 2014 Offering courses in a variety of subjects, Beni American University students access all material online.
Nigeria vs SA: GDP is not everything, says Martyn Davies Published by Kate Douglas on 10 April 2014 Analyst says it is important to look at the bigger picture of Nigeria’s new label as top economy in Africa.
Innovating in Nigeria’s commercial hub Lagos Published by Jaco Maritz on 10 April 2014 To get around traffic problems in Lagos, DHL Express transports express cargo via boat.
East Africa ‘has all the ingredients for private equity’ Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 8 April 2014 TBL Mirror Fund looking to “buy into the growth story” of entrepreneurial businesses.